Latin/Greek Nouns
Which English word does not have the same Greek noun as its root?
A) Bibliography
B) Logic
C) Apostle
D) Apology
C) Apostle (common root is λογος)
The English word “elaborate” is derived from the Latin verb meaning
A) Lengthen
B) Work
C) Stretch
D) Save
B) Work (laboro, -are, -avi, -atum)
The word “defenestrate” has the Latin prefix that means what?
A) Without
B) Under
C) Out of
D) Good
C) out of/out from(e, ex)
Which of the following is the closest synonym to the word “edification?”
A) Entertainment
B) Instruction
C) Compliments
D) Promotion
B) Instruction(Educo)
The Latin derived word “infinitesimal” most closely means
A) enormous
B) deafening
C) tiny
D) inaudible
C) Tiny
The English word “petrified” comes from the Greek word for
A) Rock
B) Frozen
C) Feeling
D) Child
A) Rock (πετρα)
Which of the following is NOT derived from a Latin verb meaning “to frighten”?
A) Terrific
B) Inter
C) Terror
D) Deter
B) Inter [in + terra]
The words “apathy” and “atheist” share a Greek prefix that means what?
A) Half
B) Well
C) Up
D) without
D) without [a-, an-]
Which is the closest synonym to to word “mollify?”
A) appease
B) befriend
C) free
D) sing
A) appease
The Latin derived word “ignominy” most closely means
Anonymity
conflagration
Ignorance
Disgrace
D) disgrace
Select the best antonym for the Latin derived noun ‘hospitality.’
A) Breakfast
B) Friendship
C) Hostage
D) Hostility
D. Hostility (from hostis vs hospitality from hospes)
The English noun “faction” is derived from the latin verb meaning what?
A) Break
B) Make
C) Bake
D) Take
B) make (facio)
The word “eucatastrophe,” coined by Tolkein, contains two Greek prefixes with what meanings?
A) Good + down
B) with + only
C) In + through
D) Around + under
A) Good + down [eu + cata + strepho = “good down turning”]
Which of the following is the closest synonym to the Greek derivative “antipathy”?
A) Antagonism
B) Paralysis
C) Enthusiasm
D) Melancholy
A) Antagonism
The Latin derived word “insolent” most closely means
A) Rude
B) Lonely
C) Radiant
D) ambitious
A) rude
Which of the following is NOT a derivative of the latin noun “ager”?
A) Agriculture
B) Peregrinate
C) Agree
D) Pilgrim
C) agree [ad+gratus]
The English noun “tentacle" is derived from a Latin verb meaning:
A) Hold
B) Stretch
C) Touch
D) Try
D) try [tentare]
The meanings of the two Greek words at the root of “amphitheater” are
A) Great and hear
B) Great and behold
C) Around and hear
D) Around and behold
D) around and behold [amphi- + theomai]
Which of the following is the closest synonym to the Greek derivative “cauterize”?
A) Heal
B) cover
C) Burn
D) clean
C) burn [kaio]
The Latin derived word “tergiversate” most closely means
A) To sail around the world
B) To make evasive statements
C) To barricade the gates
D) To run away from
B) To make evasive statements
The English noun “hypocrite” is derived from the Greek noun meaning what?
A) Actor
B) Song
C) Liar
D) Tree
A) actor
Give the English translation for either one of the two Greek words at the root of “onomatopoiea”.
ὀνομα - name
ποιεω - to make/do
The word “telepathy” contains the Greek prefix meaning what?
A) Far away
B) Across
C) Against
D) Complete
A) Far away
Which is the closest synonym to the word “disingenuous”?
A) disinterested
B) disillusioned
C) evergreen
D) deceitful
D) Deceitful
The Latin derived word “debonair” most closely means
A) Suave
B) Informational
C) Complicate
D) Ingenuine
A) Suave